Feller from Fortune
Swing Around This One
Bill Thomas
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 3
Duration: 03:30
Year of Composition: 2013
Commissioned by: Dr. Norman Bethune C.I. Symphonic Winds (Andria Kilbride, director)
Premiered by: Dr. Norman Bethune C.I. Symphonic Winds (Andria Kilbride, director)
Date of Premiere: May 23, 2013
Publisher: Eighth Note
Year of Publication: 2014
Publisher Catalog Number: CB14262
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Piccolo
Flutes 1,2
Oboe
Bassoon
B♭ Clarinets 1,2,3
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Saxes 1,2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpets 1,2,3
F Horns 1,2
Trombones 1,2,3
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
[Mallet Percussion 1:] Bells
[Mallet Percussion 2:] Xylophone, Chimes
[Percussion 1:] Snare Drum, Bass Drum
[Percussion 2:] 4 Tom-toms
[Percussion 3:] Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals
Commissioned by the Dr. Norman Bethune C.I. Symphonic Winds, and dedicated to Karen Peach, principal of David Lewis P.S., in recognition of her strong support of their Area of Schools Music Retreats.
Program Notes:
Based on the Newfoundland folk song "Feller From Fortune", this piece has been transformed from the original jig to become an energetic overture featuring a number of solo opportunities, interesting percussion parts, and some simple mixed meter work.
(Eighth Note Publications)
